Remedies For Foreign Objects Stuck In Throat
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Remedies for Foreign Objects Stuck in the Throat
Summary
Swallowing foreign objects is a common issue, particularly among children, though it can happen to adults. Kids often put things like small toys, coins, and buttons in their mouths. If such an object becomes lodged in the throat, it can take 24 to 48 hours to move through the digestive tract. However, if it remains stuck, it can damage the esophagus and lead to infection.
Common Sticking Points
Foreign objects often become lodged at:
- The level of the collarbones (clavicles)
- The center of the chest
- Near the bottom of the rib cage
Symptoms to Watch For
- Gagging
- High-pitched breathing
- Difficulty and pain while swallowing
- Vomiting
- Avoidance of solid foods
- Increased drooling
- Pain in the neck, chest, or abdomen
- Inability to speak
- Bluish skin color
Causes of Choking
- Eating quickly without proper chewing
- Alcohol intoxication
- Inhaling materials while unconscious
- Swelling or bleeding from head or face injuries
Tips to Remember
- Stay calm and avoid panic
- Do not induce vomiting
- Remain optimistic; surgery may not be necessary
- If the object is lodged in the chest, do not attempt to remove it. Cover it with padding and secure it to prevent movement. Avoid vigorous jerks.
Home Remedies
1. Drink Liquids or Swallow Bread: Clearing the throat this way may take 30 to 60 minutes. If ineffective, consult a doctor.
2. Heimlich Maneuver:
- Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist.
- Make a fist and place it above the navel, below the breastbone.
- Grasp your fist with the other hand and perform quick, upward and inward thrusts.
- For obese or pregnant individuals, wrap your arms around the chest and place your fist on the breastbone for firm backward thrusts.
Caution
Readers should take all necessary precautions when following these home remedies. If you are allergic to any recommended methods, avoid them. Responsibility for following these suggestions lies with the reader, not the author or publisher.
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